Displaced unsp fx right lesser toe(s), init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot, where the specific toe involved is not documented, and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The fracture is an open type, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, exposing the bone.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a right lesser toe fracture that presents with displacement and an open wound. This is appropriate when the medical record does not specify which lesser toe (e.g., second, third, fourth, or fifth) is fractured.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right" and "lesser toe(s)" and confirms an "open" fracture.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for the open fracture.
• If the specific lesser toe is identified (e.g., second, third), a more specific code should be used.